Network Architect

Anson McCade; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in national security is seeking a WAN Network Architect in Basingstoke. You will be the technical leader, designing and implementing network solutions using advanced technologies. This role offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including private medical cover and training opportunities.

Benefits

Private Medical Cover

2x Salary life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Elite Training Programmes

Certification funding

Qualifications

• Proven ability to design and utilize Cisco and Juniper technologies.
• Proficient in MPLS, BGP, ISIS.
• Strong skills in configuring and troubleshooting network devices.

Responsibilities

• Design and document network architectures that exceed customer expectations.
• Lead governance reviews for a smooth handover.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align solutions with business needs.

Skills

Cisco technologies

Juniper technologies

MPLS

BGP

ISIS

IPSec

GRE

network troubleshooting

project management

communication skills

Job description

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Full Job Description

WAN Network Architect

Industry: Defence/National Security

Location: Basingstoke (Hybrid 2-3 days on-site)

The Opportunity:

The UK Government is consistently focused on enhancing national security. To achieve this, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has partnered with this company for more than 50 years, providing innovative solutions that strengthen National Defence and Government operations, crucial for ensuring the safety of the nation.

The Role:

As a WAN Network Architect, you’ll serve as the technical leader, guiding projects from conception to completion. You will design and document network architectures that exceed customer expectations, while also engaging in hands-on configuration and implementation to ensure seamless transitions to service.

Your responsibilities include proposing and designing network solutions using advanced technologies from companies like Cisco and Juniper. You'll create architecture documents, high-level designs, and detailed configurations, and lead governance reviews for a smooth handover. Collaboration with stakeholders will be key to aligning our solutions with their business needs.

• Proven ability to design and utilize Cisco and Juniper technologies, producing high and low-level design documents
• Proficient in MPLS, BGP, ISIS, with experience in Juniper SRX, MX, or Cisco equivalents
• Understanding of IPSec, GRE, and hardware encryption
• Expertise with Juniper EX switches and JUNOS, basic Cisco IOS knowledge
• Strong skills in configuring and troubleshooting network devices
• Experience managing projects from requirements to operational acceptance
• Understanding of design impact on Managed Services and SLAs
• Excellent communication skills

Benefits Package:

• Base Salary: up to £70,000
• DV Bonus: 10% when obtained
• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Cover
• Life Assurance: 2x Salary life assurance
• EAP: Employee Assistance Programme / Virtual GP
• L&D: Elite Training Programmes and opportunities for Certification funding

For more information, please apply below or contact me directly.